There are many good reasons to emphasize the biological underpinnings of substance use disorders. Perhaps most important, the biologic basis of this chronic disease is a strong argument for parity: that is, treating (and funding treatment for) addiction on par with other “biologic” diseases.
Is addiction a “brain disease”? Michael Bierer, MD.
Harvard Health Publications. March 11, 2016.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-addiction-a-brain-disease-201603119260?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hu-twitter-general
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